Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency Part 2: Fear Fear can be both good and bad. It can indicate to us that we are facing danger and need to react. It can also keep us from confronting things that make us uncomfortable. Fear can force us to take a step back and think about …
Defending Against a Mountain Lion Attack Mountain lions are found throughout mountain ranges across western North America. They are generally reclusive animals that avoid initiating attacks upon humans. However, attacks do happen from time to time, and they can be precipitated by factors such as territorial encroachment, the perception of a threat or simply out …
The Disadvantage of Solely Relying on Gun Sights Many new shooters rely heavily on using their sights to aim at stationary targets. Many experienced shooters use their ability to accurately hit stationary targets as a measure of their skill. While using sights and shooting at a fixed target is an integral part of gun training, …
Tips for Choosing the Right Sleeping Pads Sleeping pads are an integral component to any survival gear for a couple of reasons. First, they provide cushioning that promotes a more comfortable and restful sleep out in the field. Second, they can be used to enhance thermal comfort by either insulating the body from the cold …
Vital Info for Sheltering in Place During Chemical Emergencies There are times when it is better to stay put rather than evacuate during a haz-mat or chemical emergency. However, it’s important to follow some basic guidelines in order to minimize risks of exposure. These are logical steps that are pretty straightforward, but remember that each …
Get Control of Your Blood Pressure Now! Survival situations are stressful no matter how prepared we are. Making quick life-or-death decisions and going through extended periods of time without adequate sleep, proper food or uncertainty can take its toll on our bodies. One of the biggest dangers to individuals who are exposed to prolonged periods …
Vital Info to Understanding the Process of Rehydration Replacing fluids in the body that have been lost takes time. There are also many different opinions out there as to the best and most efficient way to rehydrate. In all reality, any water that goes down the hatch will rehydrate the body sooner or later. However, there …
How to Safely Change a Tire Changing a tire can be an inconvenient, dirty and physically-exhausting experience. This is one of the reasons that so many people rely on emergency road services to get the job done for them. However, it is worth biting the bullet and learning how to change your own tire in …
How to Turn PVC Pipe into a Socket Wrench One of the most amazing things about PVC pipe is their versatility, and it’s easy to modify them for all kinds of different uses. One neat and very practical trick is to turn PVC pipe into a socket wrench that will fit perfectly over a nut …
What is Vermiculture and Why is it Important? Vermiculture is the process of raising and using worms to enhance the productivity of your garden and speed up the composting process. Growing and harvesting worms is very easy, doesn’t require much time or attention and can produce huge benefits. Let’s take a look at the basics …
